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At a Glance…
SRI LANKA:
Casinos to pay more
The government has introduced changes to boost its revenue from casinos, including raising the current annual licence fee from $1.1 million to $2.2 million and a 15% tax on turnover from 1 April, as well as requiring an entry fee of $50 per person
U.S.A.:
January Nevada gambling revenue down
The Nevada Gaming Control Board says statewide gambling revenue decreased 3% compared with January 2018, when it topped $1 billion – the Las Vegas Strip experienced a 0.9% drop, blamed partly on baccarat figures
IRELAND:
Potential €55 million tax liability
Paddy Power is contesting claims by the tax authorities in Greece (€15 million) and Germany (€40 million) – the company has published a liability warning
BRAZIL:
Bill for casino resorts
Legislator Paulo Azi has introduced a bill that would authorise casinos as part of integrated resorts in the country, saying that Brazil cannot afford to reject an economic activity that is well consolidated in other countries
GUAM:
Support for casino gambling
The Mayors’ Council and the Governor of Guam are still supportive of the possibility of permitting casino gambling during the 75th Liberation Day festivities – residents say properly regulated casino gambling brings revenue to their community
U.K.:
Fairer, safer online rules
The Gambling Commission has announced new rules for online operators – to guard against the risk of children gambling, new rules mean operators must verify customer age before the customer can: Deposit funds into an account; or Gamble with the licensee with either their own money or a free bet or bonus
SPAIN:
Online gaming operators relocate
Amongst 7 operators relocating their online gaming divisions to the autonomous city of Ceuta are bookmaker Betfred, Spanish iGaming operator Suertia and Italian bookmaker Mondobet
GUAM:
Bill for Games of Chance at fairs
3 Senators have introduced a bill that seeks to authorize the Mayors’ Council of Guam to establish rules and regulations related to games of chances at fairs – Bill 29 contends that games of chance must be added to ensure the 75th Guam Liberation festivities are a “historic success”